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I took a yoga class while on a retreat. The instructor went old school and came by and pushed on my back to deepen a stretch without warning. I was already really feeling the stretch and backed out a little, because I was feeling it in my tendon. She trigger the stretch reflex and the muscle I was stretching tightened instead. That left side hamstrings and calf have been super tight ever since. Iím pretty certain that contributed to the sprain and Iím miffed. I need to find an article on why stretching tendons are bad and send it to her. The yoga instructors I normally take classes from would never do anything like that. They are always super clear on not stretching beyond what your body can do.

A totally irresponsible move for her to employ. She or her supervisor need to be alerted that you are still in pain.

I sprained my left ankle while walking the dogs earlier. Itís on the mild side. I was covering another person at work, and couldnít get coverage myself on such short notice. I decided to work anyway. Wrapped it up and took 800 mg of ibuprofen. It just started to wear off on my way to the car after work. Iím so glad I donít have too much that needs to get done, except laundry. All the other chores and errands can wait.